Campus Digest

School of Business co-hosts youth digital empowerment programme 

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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(From left) Dr Monique Wan; Mr Kenneth Leung, Chief Convenor of the event, Advisor of the Asia Pacific Policy Observatory and an HKBU School of Business alum; and Mr Ryan Man.
The programme brings together over 30 promising digital natives to share their insights.
Participants engage in thematic discussions.

 

The School of Business, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Youth Internet Governance Forum, hosted a full-day youth digital empowerment programme on 27 July. Centred around the theme “Prompting a SMART Digital Economy”, the programme not only highlighted the latest technological trends and global Internet governance developments, it also explored the opportunities, risks, and discussions surrounding Internet governance worldwide, and how these factors impact Hong Kong’s journey towards becoming a Smart City.

The programme brought together over 30 promising digital natives to share their thoughts about the Internet and to hone their skills to take a stand on the shared digital future. It emphasised that cities can only truly be smart by being S.M.A.R.T. – Sustainable, Multistakeholder-involved, Accountable, Resilient, and Trusted. To spread this message, the day featured gamified and capacity-building workshops, open dialogues, expert sharing sessions, and thematic discussions, shedding light on current technological advancements and the evolving landscape of Internet governance.

Among the distinguished speakers were Dr Monique Wan, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Studies), and Mr Ryan Man, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Studies). They presented on the topic “Shaping the Digital Future: The Economics and Governance of Tech Public Policy,” sparking engaging discussions crucial for the progress of the digital economy. Other inspiring experts included Mr Timothy Tam, Associate Director, CEO Office, Hong Kong Science and Technology Corporation and Former Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Google Hong Kong.